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Metals Express INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metals Express INC ranks #77,386 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$1,920
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metals Express INC in Pacific, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,920. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metals Express INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,386 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Orange County Transportation Authority in Santa Ana, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#77,386
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metals Express INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metals Express INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,920 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Metals Express INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLEETPRIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GPS CONSUMER DIRECT,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4THE HMC GROUP COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PASHA AUTOMOTIVE SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DESIGN CENTER AT THE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL TRANSPORT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KINDER MORGAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NJTA -GSP BERGEN TOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE GROUND INTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COOPER MARINE & TIMB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ARROWHEAD TRANSFER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ESTES EXPRESS LINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Metals Express INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Metals Express INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Metals Express INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Metals Express INC is the #3,271 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($1,920).

How Metals Express INC Compares

Metals Express INC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-17

Last Inspection

2011-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $640 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,920

Current Penalty Amount

$1,920

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Metals Express INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metals Express INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 9 3.2
Total Penalty $1,920 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $640 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metals Express INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,920 here).

Braun's Express $1,920 NY Total Terminals International LLC $1,925 CA Val-U-Leasing INC $1,925 MD Allied Systems, Limited Partnership $1,925 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Fleetpride, INC. 3 insp. Lawrenceville, GA GPS Consumer Direct, INC. 3 insp. Groveport, OH The HMC Group Cold Storage, INC. 3 insp. Kingsburg, CA Cargill, INC. 3 insp. Tiptonville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orange County Transportation Authority
Santa Ana, CA
1 inspections $0
Braun's Express
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $1,920
Sun Delivery LLC
Mira Loma, CA
0 inspections $0
Pinky's High Country Towing
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Seahorse Transport
Brownsville, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metals Express INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metals Express INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Metals Express INC have? ▼
Metals Express INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,920.
How many OSHA inspections has Metals Express INC had? ▼
Metals Express INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-17 and the most recent on 2011-12-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metals Express INC? ▼
Metals Express INC has been assessed $1,920 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Metals Express INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metals Express INC has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Metals Express INC operate in? ▼
Metals Express INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484230). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metals Express INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metals Express INC ranks #77,386 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Metals Express INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metals Express INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,920 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Orange County Transportation Authority in Santa Ana, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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